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Managed Services Security Manager

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Educational qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent related work experience.
Master in Cybersecurity (Good to have)

Work experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.

· At least 4 years in a leadership capacity within an MSSP or SOC environment.

· Hands-on experience with:

·Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, playbooks)
·CrowdStrike Falcon
·Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
·Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker
·Microsoft Purview
·Digital Guardian
·Entra ID

· Experience overseeing deployment, configuration, and operational management of enterprise security tools.

· Proven experience managing major security incidents and guiding incident response efforts.

· Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

· Strong background in client-facing advisory, presenting security findings, and stakeholder management.

· Experience applying security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001.

The ideal candidate will:

· Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Managed Services Security Engineers.

· Oversee successful deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of the core security stack:

·CrowdStrike
·Microsoft Defender Suite
·Microsoft Purview
·Microsoft Sentinel
·Digital Guardian

· Act as the primary technical advisor for key clients, conducting strategic reviews and presenting recommendations.

· Command and control major security incidents and guide the team’s response efforts.

· Drive enhancement of Managed Services offerings through automation, process optimization, and service innovation.

· Develop and enforce security strategies, governance, policies, and procedures.

· Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

· Lead multiple diverse teams across client engagements.

· Support strategic growth initiatives and new service offerings.

Educational qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent related work experience.
Master in Cybersecurity (Good to have)

Work experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.

· At least 4 years in a leadership capacity within an MSSP or SOC environment.

· Hands-on experience with:

·Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, playbooks)
·CrowdStrike Falcon
·Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
·Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker
·Microsoft Purview
·Digital Guardian
·Entra ID

· Experience overseeing deployment, configuration, and operational management of enterprise security tools.

· Proven experience managing major security incidents and guiding incident response efforts.

· Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

· Strong background in client-facing advisory, presenting security findings, and stakeholder management.

· Experience applying security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001.

The ideal candidate will:

· Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Managed Services Security Engineers.

· Oversee successful deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of the core security stack:

·CrowdStrike
·Microsoft Defender Suite
·Microsoft Purview
·Microsoft Sentinel
·Digital Guardian

· Act as the primary technical advisor for key clients, conducting strategic reviews and presenting recommendations.

· Command and control major security incidents and guide the team’s response efforts.

· Drive enhancement of Managed Services offerings through automation, process optimization, and service innovation.

· Develop and enforce security strategies, governance, policies, and procedures.

· Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

· Lead multiple diverse teams across client engagements.

· Support strategic growth initiatives and new service offerings.

Mandatory Certification Required:

Professional security certifications such as:
CISSP
CISM
GCIH
CCFA (Crowdstrike Certified Falcon Admin)
Microsoft SC-200
Microsoft SC-100

Technical Skills Required:

Deep hands-on expertise with:

·Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, Analytics Rules, Playbooks, automation)
·CrowdStrike Falcon
·Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
·Microsoft Defender AV / Firewall / BitLocker
·Microsoft Purview
·Digital Guardian

Strong capability in:

·Deploying, configuring, and managing SIEM/SOAR technologies
·Leading technical security investigations and incident response
·Microsoft cloud security stack, including Entra ID

Understanding of industry security frameworks:

·NIST
·MITRE ATT&CK
·ISO 27001

· Ability to act as a technical authority for advanced security technologies across multiple clients.

Behavioral / team skills

· Strong team leadership and mentoring skills.

· Ability to manage and coordinate multiple diverse teams across different clients.

· Exceptional communication and presentation abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills.

· Ability to handle major security incidents with calm, control, and structured execution.

· Strategic mindset with the ability to drive service improvements and innovation.

· Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic Managed Services environments.

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